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Bear Valley Springs

California · 5,592 residents · 38.875 sq mi
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Bear Valley Springs is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,194. Population has grown 32% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $345,700. With a median age of 54.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,592
+32%since 2000
from 4,232 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
144 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 109 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.9
+25%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9072K4K5K6K1990201020202024Bear Valley Springs
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,194
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,169 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,087
+61%since 2000
from $27,388 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services8%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$345,700
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $176,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$746
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $857 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
9.1% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+64%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(3,624)
Black1.2%(52)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(332)
Asian0.7%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.3%(988)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(4,430)
Black1.4%(78)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(693)
Asian1.4%(79)
Other4.9%(276)
Diversity Score43.2%(2,417)
Diversity Score
43
+85%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 31.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.3 min
+4%since 2000
from 35.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.1%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 50.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.8%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
14.7%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−94.5 ptssince 2013
from 97.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bear Valley Springs, California?

Bear Valley Springs, California has about 5,592 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bear Valley Springs, California?

The typical household in Bear Valley Springs, California earns about $73,194 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bear Valley Springs, California expensive?

In Bear Valley Springs, California, the median home is worth about $345,700, and the typical rent is about $746 a month.

How educated are people in Bear Valley Springs, California?

About 35.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bear Valley Springs, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bear Valley Springs, California?

About 9.9% of people in Bear Valley Springs, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bear Valley Springs, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Bear Valley Springs, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,230 residents, a change of about 311 percent over that period.

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